Week in Struggle: February 11-17
India Throughout the past several weeks, the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) under the leadership of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) [CPI (Maoist)] has been organizing an election boycott of the upcoming panchayat (village) elections in Odisha, in Eastern India. On February 2, suspected CPI (Maoist) militants set up banners in the Bargarh District, which reportedly read, “Villagers should expose the false promises made by capitalistic … Continue reading Week in Struggle: February 11-17
Austin: Los manifestantes denuncian a los oportunistas Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez y Greg Cesar por su apoyo al genocidio palestino
Por Michael Nolan La representante estadounidense Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) fue denunciada por manifestantes en dos eventos en Austin el sábado pasado por su apoyo a la ocupación colonial de Palestina por parte de Israel y su guerra genocida contra los palestinos. Ocasio-Cortez estuvo en Austin para hablar en un mitin matutino del miembro de los Socialistas Democráticos de América (DSA, por sus siglas en inglés) … Continue reading Austin: Los manifestantes denuncian a los oportunistas Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez y Greg Cesar por su apoyo al genocidio palestino
Worker Correspondents: Electrician Forces Construction Company to Provide Break Area
Photo: Electrician holds sign “We are not homeless we just work for Skanska” (Courtesy of worker) By Corey Brooks For over seven months, workers at the Orlando Health construction site run by the contractor Skanska did not have tables or anywhere to take their lunch break until a local worker stood up and forced the company to act. After Jerry, an electrician working on the … Continue reading Worker Correspondents: Electrician Forces Construction Company to Provide Break Area
Corresponsales obreros: El absurdo sistema de calificaciones de Instacart amenaza los medios de subsistencia de los trabajadores
Fuente: Instacart Escrito por un trabajador de Instacart Cuando empecé́ a trabajar para Instacart en Julio del 2021, ingresaba $1,000 a la semana, siempre y cuando me mantuviera fiel a la meta que me propuse de cuántas horas necesitaba trabajar a la semana. Sin embargo, pronto me enteré del sistema de calificación arbitraria de Instacart, que puede reducir drásticamente el pago de la noche a … Continue reading Corresponsales obreros: El absurdo sistema de calificaciones de Instacart amenaza los medios de subsistencia de los trabajadores
Boletín de resistencia obrera: 11 de febrero
El Boletín de Resistencia Obrera es una visión general de la resistencia de los trabajadores, así como de la represión de los trabajadores, que tiene lugar en todo Estados Unidos, desde pequeños lugares de trabajo hasta grandes fábricas. La creciente ola de movilizaciones obreras deja claro que la crisis general del imperialismo se enfrentará con una mayor lucha del proletariado. Si tiene un consejo o … Continue reading Boletín de resistencia obrera: 11 de febrero
Pittsburgh: Community Holds Vigil for Peter Spencer, Black Man Murdered on Hunting Trip
By Maria Decoteau Community activists organized a vigil on Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park to mourn and honor the life of Peter Spencer, a Black man murdered under suspicious circumstances on December 12 while on a hunting trip in rural Pennsylvania. No one has been charged for the murder, and his family and activists say local law enforcement is trying to bury the case, as … Continue reading Pittsburgh: Community Holds Vigil for Peter Spencer, Black Man Murdered on Hunting Trip
Worker Correspondents: Instacart’s Absurd Ratings System Threatens Worker Livelihoods
Source: Instacart By an Instacart Shopper I started working for Instacart in July of 2021. In the beginning I was able to make about $1,000 a week as I long as I stuck to the goal I set for how many hours I needed to work a week. However, I soon learned about Instacart’s arbitrary rating system, which can dramatically reduce pay overnight. Instacart shoppers … Continue reading Worker Correspondents: Instacart’s Absurd Ratings System Threatens Worker Livelihoods
Week in Struggle: February 4-10
India On February 10, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) [CPI (Maoist)] released a statement calling for the people from the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa to boycott the State Assembly elections occurring from February 10 and March 7. CPI (Maoist) remarked that the ruling-class parties of India had not met the minimum daily needs of the people … Continue reading Week in Struggle: February 4-10
Workers’ Resistance Bulletin: February 11
Workers’ Resistance Bulletin is an overview of workers’ resistance, as well as the repression of workers, taking place all across the US, from small workplaces to large factories. The growing wave of worker mobilizations makes clear that the general crisis of imperialism will be met with greater struggle from the proletariat. If you have a tip or suggestion for worker coverage, or you are a … Continue reading Workers’ Resistance Bulletin: February 11
Worker Correspondents: ‘Hero’ Myth Serves as a Farce to Exploit Wildland Firefighters
Source: Twitter @mrfirerob4 By an Oregon Firefighter Politicians, monopoly media, and public figures frequently commend wildland firefighters for their sacrifice and commitment to keeping communities safe, however, the outpouring of praise and thanks stands in stark contrast to actual job conditions, which include low pay and poor living conditions. Many firefighters are rightfully proud of the important work that we do. The sacrifices we make … Continue reading Worker Correspondents: ‘Hero’ Myth Serves as a Farce to Exploit Wildland Firefighters
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